CDM - Construction Design Management

Course Aim

This two-day construction management course is focused on providing contractors, supervisors and site managers with information on how to manage the risks associated with running a construction project.

Course Objectives

After attending this course, delegates will:

understand the main requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

be able to distinguish between the duties and responsibilities of the employer, employees, clients, contractors and sub-contractors

be confident in assessing the competence of contractors and sub-contractors

understand risk assessment and control

be able outline the techniques of accident investigation

understand human error and how to reduce it

be confident in preparing and using active monitoring checklists

Course outline

Reasons for good management during construction projects

Cost of an accident

General construction site issues

Introduction to the law in relation to construction site management

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)

Management systems

Site inspections and audits

Risk assessment and method statement

Common construction hazards and controls

Construction site environmental management systems

The two day course will shall be taught using a variety of teaching methods including presentations, discussions and practical exercises. A certificate of attendance shall be issued.